Durham College’s (DC) Office of Research Services, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE) invites industry and community partners, entrepreneurs and members of the DC community to explore and celebrate cutting-edge ideas, products, and solutions that are shaping the future. Join us on Friday, October 25 for the ORSIE Impact Expo. You’ll explore our state-of-the-art Centre for Innovation and Research, meet our ground-breaking researchers, learn from world-renowned keynote speaker Hamza Khan, enjoy interactive tradeshow displays, and have the opportunity to network with industry and community partners, entrepreneurs and DC leaders. EVENT DETAILS Friday, October 25 8:45 a.m. to noon Centre for Innovation and Research 2000 Simcoe Street N., Oshawa Complimentary parking in Founders 2 lot. Visit the Durham College interactive map. Schedule 8:45 a.m. Registration and breakfast 9 a.m. Opening remarks from Debbie McKee Demczyk, Associate Vice President, Innovation and Research 9:10 a.m. Greetings from Dr. Elaine Popp, President, DC 9:20 a.m. Keynote speaker, Hamza Khan 10:20 a.m. ORSIE team presentations 10:30 a.m. Project showcase and self-guided tours 11:45 a.m. Closing remarks from Dr. Jean Choi, Vice President, Academic and Students Keynote speaker, Hamza Khan Hamza Khan is a best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and world-renowned speaker whose TEDx talk "Stop Managing, Start Leading" has been viewed over two million times. He has spoken on various global stages, from the World Youth Forum to TEDx, and works with clients such as Microsoft, PepsiCo, LinkedIn, Deloitte, Salesforce, TikTok, and hundreds of colleges and universities. Through his writing, speaking, teaching, and executive coaching, Khan empowers people to thrive in the future of work. Strategic Plan pop-up Help inform our new Strategic Plan and shape the future of Durham College! Stop by our pop-up for a quick chat and to share your thoughts on our “One Big Question!" ORSIE presentations Hear from researchers, discover state-of-the-art labs and get a glimpse of the future! Here’s a taste of what you’ll find at each stop on your tour. AI Hub Meet with our expert Principal Investigators to discuss Artificial Intelligence. Meet our AI Avatar, and help us name it! Centre for Craft Brewing Innovation Learn how we worked with three other colleges to develop a quality management system for the Canadian Craft Brewing Industry. Taste a small sample of our non-alcoholic beer. Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation View a live threat map and learn about current cyber threats and trends. See demonstrations of cybersecurity hardware and software tools. Test your knowledge in a cybersecurity quiz. Provide your website URL and receive a vulnerability assessment report. Ethics Compliance Experience the Intellectual Property Training Game: Patent Pioneers, developed by our Student Training Program, and test your knowledge of IP strategies. Experiential Learning Hear from co-op students and employers as they share their success stories. Learn about our funding from the Diane Blake Student Success Initiative (DBSSI) and the impact it makes. FastStart Connect with mentors and experience mentorship “speed dating” style. A unique opportunity to pitch business ideas and receive valuable feedback. Lean about FastStart’s business tools available to help students develop and launch their own businesses. Institutional Research & Planning Learn about IR&P’s mission to make data less scary. View and contribute to the Strategic Plan Survey. Play an interactive game and learn how IR&P excels at survey and dashboard development. Mixed Reality Capture Studio Learn about our process for integrating real-world items into virtual scenes. Virtually explore stunning digital replicas of real objects and places. Social Impact Hub See how we’ve completed several projects thanks to support from the College and Community Social Innovation Fund, the Infrastructure Operating Fund and Seed Grant. Learn how we partnered with DC alumnus, Chris Cull, to launch his docuseries, Surviving Addiction.
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